These Pom Pom Friends are like the 80’s originals, but I like to call them Pom Pom Critters. They’re a little different from the original, but they’re still cute, fuzzy, and fun to make. Kids of all ages will love these pom pom critters and the best part is that this pom pom craft is budget friendly. This pom pom critters craft is perfect whether you are at home or in the classroom.
Pom Pom Friends
These little guys are easy to make and sure to put a smile on your child’s face. Kids of all ages like preschoolers and kindergarten teachers will love these pom pom critters. They are so easy to make and even more fun to play with!
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Supplies needed to make these Fuzzy Cute Pom Pom Critters
Here’s what you need:
Step 1
First attach the googly eyes to the pom pom with the glue dots. Then cut out a small pair of feet from the felt.
step 2
Next, cut a small strip of ribbon. Press an inspirational quote sticker onto the ribbon.
step 3
Thread the needle with the embroidery thread. To make the bobble friend antennae, thread the thread from the bottom up the bobble, cut the cord and repeat the process.
step 4
Finally, attach the ribbon and the bobble to the felt feet with glue dots.
step 5
Tape it to your child’s shoulder and enjoy!
Do you remember the original Pom Pom Friends?
Remember those little pompom boys with sticky feet from the 1980s? Restaurants and shops advertised them and schools gave them away to children as reading rewards? I had a BIG collection of these pinned to the bulletin board above my desk and loved carrying them on my shoulder!
You don’t see them anymore… and to be honest, I’m not even sure what their names are. This past weekend my son and I made a few and decided to give them a call Pom Pom Friends. He loved her as much as I did back in 1987!
materials
medium pompoms
embroidery floss
googly eyes
stiff felt
white ribbon
glue dots
Stickers with inspirational quotes
sewing needle
Scissors
instructions
- First attach the googly eyes to the pom pom with the glue dots.
- Then cut out a small pair of feet from the felt.
- Next, cut a small strip of ribbon.
- Press an inspirational quote sticker onto the ribbon.
- Thread the needle with the embroidery thread.
- To make the bobble friend antennae, thread the thread from the bottom up the bobble, cut the cord and repeat the process.
- Finally, attach the ribbon and the bobble to the felt feet with glue dots.
- Tape it to your child’s shoulder and enjoy!
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